Thread: Direct-injection, turbo'd motors to reproduce like bunnies
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Old 03-24-2007, 10:31 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Direct-injection, turbo'd motors to reproduce like bunnies
Yes, small displacement (multi)turbo engines with direct injection are the future trend. And so are dual-clutch transmissions. And other additional fuel saving tech (eg. Brakie energy Regeneration, automatic Stop & Start functions etc).

Legislation worldwide (gas emissions & fuel economy) is getting much stricter - forcing automotive industry to rationalize internal combustion engines & other drivetrain components (gearbox) as much as possible.

Also there can be done a lot in tire development field: designing tires with much smaller resistance.

Also aerodynamics can be approved a lot.

And usage of weight saving materials can contribute a lot: eg composite plastic materials & alloys.

Also HVAC can be much more efficient & economical etc.

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We will see a lot of fuel saving solutions in future cars soon - not only the hybrid ones, yet also in classic cars with IC engines.
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